Yelp review: "LaGuardia will always be LaGarbage to me. I don't understand why so many
airports that can afford a make over refuse to do so. No matter how
short the line is, it's going to take over a half hour to get it done.
Do yourself a favor and make sure that you're checked in before hand and
that you leave yourself enough time to deal with LaGarbage's bs." - Lauren J.

Yelp review: "If it wasn't for the fact that it is less expensive to fly out from
LaGuardia Airport than it is to fly out from Kennedy Airport I would
truly give LaGuardia a 1 star rating." - Jay Infamous L

Yelp review: "What a crapshoot. Huge, messy, and so New York. Incompetent
workers, long lines, never comfortable, always a zoo. Luggage in the
wild, horns honking, traffic guys yelling, security slow as ever, smelly
people from all over! Man do I prefer it over Laguardia though; yyaaaayyyyy JFK!" - Doug W.

Yelp review: "As the poster child for failing American infrastructure, JFK stands as a
glaring example of our failure to modernize in a distinctly new world.
On the road to Second World status, this stands as emblematic of the
first step." - Gerald S.

Yelp review: "Newark Airport is the cream of the crop when it comes to godawful
International Airports in the States. That's saying a lot considering
none of them hold a particularly high standard. I can only assume the
"Liberty" portion of the name refers to the liberating feel one must get
when finally leaving this crowded, aging maze." - Alex L.

Yelp review: "My first time experiencing Westchester County Airport - in and out this
past week. I usually am fond of smaller Airports - but Westchester is so
incredibly busy for a smaller Airport - it's very crowded. The Airport
Terminal is need of a lot of expansion for room in the Gate areas - they
need a lot more seating, modern electrical outlets for charging of
computers and mobile devices. Plus more room for shops and services." - Neal E.

Yelp review: "I have always loved this airport due to the fact that it is small and
very efficient. This airport had smaller planes and many times will cost
more than regular airports but if you live in the area it is easier
than going to La Guardia and JFK." - Josephine R.

Yelp review: "This is a great little conveniently
located airport. It avoids the typical airport rush and as a result
there's less waiting. You can show up an hour before your flight and
still get through everything on time." - Zack A.

Yelp review: "Rocking chairs right past the security where the food court area is. Big
giant windows from floor to the high ceilings. Its real New England
flair with real New England feel." - Rodrigo T.

Yelp review: "Nice airport, security is a breeze.
The Black Bear Saloon is a nice place to have some libations before your
flight. The rocking chairs are comfortable if you wanna relax and/or
watch the planes take off and land." - John M.

WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. (AP) — Stressed travelers at Bradley International Airport in need of a calming touch will now have furry friends at their aid.

A therapy dog program, which started as a pilot program in August, has officially been rolled out at the airport in partnership with Bright Spot Therapy Dogs.

Twice a week, Simsbury resident Karyn Cordner and her black German shepherd, Raven, and Granby resident Sally King and her white and brown Australian shepherd, James, traverse the airport terminal with the simple goal of interacting with airport travelers and employees.

The interactions are often short, but they elicit smiles.

Ashton Edwards was at the airport on Thursday for a flight to Chicago. Edwards travels often for work and the sight of Raven and James as he walked through the airport's doors was a nice diversion from the stress, he said.

"This airport is awesome for having these dogs here," Edwards said. "Traveling is a stressful thing, especially when you travel a lot like I do. You're always running around. I was rushing today. But this is great. This airport keeps getting better."

Cordner and King have brought their dogs to a variety of places across the state in their time as Bright Spot certified therapy dogs. They've been at senior living facilities, schools and elsewhere.

But the airport, they said, presents them and their dogs a different kind of opportunity.

"They love this," King said. "The dogs took to this like ducks to water. They don't mind the hustle and bustle of this. He'll go right up to people here."

A lot of the time, petting the dogs also turns into a chance for Cordner and King to get to know the travelers, who sometimes aren't traveling to a relaxing vacation. Sometimes it's a flight you don't want to take and the dogs can be a great help with that, King said.

"Last week, somebody was petting him and I noticed they were crying," King said. "I asked what the matter was, and they said they were on their way to visit their niece who is dying. She said it was so good that she could pet the dog."

"People tell us things they wouldn't normally tell us because they know they won't see us again," Cordner said. "I hear tales of why they are traveling. They range from celebrations to things that are sad. Raven can make them feel better. There are always smiles. For me to be able to share such a big heart as Raven makes me feel good too."

Kevin Dillon, the executive director of the Connecticut Airport Authority, said adding the program is another amenity they can offer passengers.

"For people that are first-time flyers , or who don't fly frequently, we've found that these canines really have a calming effect on the passengers," Dillon said.

Right now, Cordner and King visit on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30 a.m., a busy travel time. They're going to add Sunday afternoons soon. Dillon said he'd like to see the program expand to every day of the week as they add more handlers and dogs to the program.

"It's amazing to me to see the reactions of the passengers," Dillon said. "This is a very important program for us, especially now in the holiday period. I personally witness as I go through the terminal building passengers interacting with the dogs. It's been a very positive reaction."

Cynthia Hinckley, the founder and executive director of Bright Spot Therapy Dogs, said they signed a partnership with the Connecticut Airport Authority to have dogs they've certified in the airport.

"We are thrilled to do this," Hinckley said. "The simple act of petting a dog makes people feel relaxed and feel happy. That's why we have such a demand for these dogs."

As Cordner and King stood in the terminal on Thursday with their dogs, they could hardly go a minute without a passenger stopping to say hello to Raven and James. Stories about traveling or other dogs are told quickly before the passengers go on their way. And that simple interaction is why Cordner and King are happy to share their dogs with others.

"In training, we were told to pick a volunteer spot that makes us happy, because that will make the dogs happy," Cordner said. "We enjoy interacting with people. Everybody we meet is friendly and needs to see the dog. I think I get more out of it than I give. That's the way it works."